Rest Lab: Pause + Play | Krannert Art Museum

Schedule

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820 | Champaign, IL

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Tour for caregivers—plus art activities for kids!
🖼️ 🎨 🌿 Join us for Pause + Play, a new program held in conjunction with Krannert Art Museum’s "Rest Lab 8: Greenspace" exhibition. Kids (ages 4–8) will dive into playful, drop-off art activities led by museum educators, while their caregivers get a guided tour exploring the museum's galleries and artworks on view. The program balances restorative pause with playful engagement, offering parallel experiences that nurture both adults and children.
✅ Sign up to attend at kam.illinois.edu/events or access the form directly at go.illinois.edu/rest-lab-jan2026
🅿️ Parking nearby is free on weekends.
Krannert Art Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
About "Rest Lab 8: Greenspace" exhibition (on view through Jan 31, 2026): kam.illinois.edu/rest-lab-8
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We offer a variety of accessibility supports to help ensure visitors can fully participate in our programs and events. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, or to request accommodation for an upcoming visit or event.
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KRANNERT ART MUSEUM
SPRING 2026 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
JANUARY
• Jan 10, Rest Lab: Pause + Play, 11 am–12 pm
• Jan 17, Artventures for Kids!, 1–3 pm
• Jan 24, Knit & Sit, 1–3 pm
• Jan 28, Members’ Preview & Reception, 5–7 pm · RSVP required.
• Jan 29, Opening Night at the Museum! 5–7 pm · Enjoy live music and celebrate with 11 artists featured in "Another Place: Storymaking the Entangled Prairie | School of Art & Design Faculty" exhibition.
• Jan 31, Latina Voces Reception, 1–3 pm · Artwork by Urbana High School students
FEBRUARY
• Feb 5, Visiting Art Scholar Talk: dr. gloria j. wilson, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
• Feb 5, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Feb 19, Night OUT at the Museum, 5:30–7:30 pm
• Feb 21, In the Studio: Printmaking Workshop, 1–3 pm
• Feb 21, Reception for Imagination, Faith, and Desire, 4–6 pm
• Feb 26, Visiting Artist Talk: Oscar Joyo, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
MARCH
• Mar 5, Visiting Curator Talk: Michelle Joan Wilkinson | Telling Stories with Exhibitions, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
• Mar 5, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Mar 12, Improvisers Exchange: Sudden Sound Concert, 6 pm
• Mar 17–21, Spring Break at Krannert Art Museum – We’re open!
• Mar 30–Apr 3, Weeklong Residency with the Women’s Collective from Lota, Chile
APRIL
• Apr 2, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Apr 9, Teen Takeover & ArtSpeak Teen Art Showcase, 5–7:30 pm
• Apr 10–11, Boneyard Arts Festival & Mom’s Weekend visitors during open hours
• Apr 11, Improvisers Exchange: Sonic Location, 1–3 pm
• Apr 11, MFA Exhibition Opening Reception, 4–6 pm
MAY
• May 7, FAA Finals Fest, 12–3:30 pm · For U of I students
• May 9, BFA Exhibition Opening Reception, 4–6 pm
• May 30, Acquired Taste Celebration! Museum Benefit, 5:30–8:30 pm · RSVP required.
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For event updates:
kam.illinois.edu/events
Photo: Michael Fallarme
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